Early-life enrichment in American mink (Neogale vison): Effects of juvenile physical enrichment on behaviour, temperament, and long-term stereotypic behaviour

A single manipulable enrichment is often introduced to the pens of farmed American mink (Neogale vison) to combat stereotypic behaviour and behaviours or temperaments associated with poor welfare (e.g. inactivity, fear, and aggression). This enrichment is provided early in life, but it is unclear th...

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Published in:	Animal Welfare
Main Authors:	Gabrielle B. Clark, María Díez-León, Rebecca K. Meagher
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2025-01-01
Subjects:	American mink animal welfare early-life environment environmental enrichment stereotypic behaviour temperament
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0962728624000721/type/journal_article